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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.26, 3,366.81 and 684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.26, 3,366.81 and 684.40 is: 1,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.26 : 3,366.81 = 684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.26/3,366.81 = 684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.26x = 3,366.81 × 684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.26x = 2,304,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,244.76/2,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.73

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